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Platteville Historic Re-enactment returns to Mound View Park
The 26th annual Platteville Historic Re-enactment returns to Mound View Park on September 6-8. Held since 1998, the three-day Platteville Historic Re-enactment showcases the history of America’s Upper Mississippi Valley from 1750 to 1840, featuring educators, artisans, and re-enactors taking part in a diverse encampment welcoming some 3,000 visitors per year. Platteville’s re-enactment highlights the unique and diverse history of the Upper Mississippi Valley region. It allows us to step back to a time before Wisconsin became a territory (1836) and eventually a state (1848) to see who played a role in creating our regional identity. There is no admission fee, but free-will donations are encouraged and a silent auction for hand-crafted history-related items will be held. Camp hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, September 6, which emphasizes student tours for schools. Weekend hours include 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Dog Biting Incident In Dubuque
The City of Dubuque Health Services Department is seeking information regarding a dog involved in a biting incident that occurred yesterday around noon in the 2000 Block of University. The dog is described as a mix breed dog with black, white, and brown spotted coat and was running loose at...
City of Dubuque Utility Billing Office to Close on Morning of August 28
The City of Dubuque’s Utility Billing office will be closed from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 28, for staff training. Utility bill payment options during this closure include:. Online at www.cityofdubuque.org/payment,. By phone 24/7 by calling 563-589-4144 and then selecting option #1,. At the drop box outside...
Labor Day Parade – Locust St. closed from W. 5th to W. 15th
Due to the Labor Day Parade, Locust St. between W. 5th St. and W. 15th St. will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, from approximately 6:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Streets intersecting the parade route will be closed beginning at 6:00 a.m. and will remain closed until approximately 12:00 p.m. Motorists must use a different route during this time.
USDA Grant Assists Local Fueling Stations
A 14 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is being awarded to 19 projects across Iowa via the Higher Blends Infrastructure Investments Program, part of the Inflation Reduction Act. Around $3-million dollars was awarded locally with Rainbo Oil Company, McDermott Oil Co and J&D Mart using the...
Construction at Dubuque Senior High School Wrapping Up
Crews are putting final touches on the second phase of a major, multi-year renovation project at Dubuque Senior High School Tuesday. Construction of the first phase ran from 2016 to 2018 and cost about $30 million, while this second phase began in 2021 and is expected to cost just over $34 million as it concludes this fall. Buildings and Grounds Manager Rob Powers said workers will complete minor jobs such as waxing floors, touching up paint and installing furniture for the next few weeks, but the renovated spaces will be fully functional and ready for students later this week.
This weekend in Iowa: Illiterati in Iowa City, Faery experiences in Chelsea and tons more
There’s fest’s, experiences and markets galore this weekend in Iowa. Iowa City boasts two festivals this weekend, the third iteration of the Illterati Fest at Gabe’s on Friday (we chatted with host Anthony Worden about it) and on Saturday, the Iowa City Latino Fest being celebrated on the Ped Mall. Windy Goat Acres, in the town of Chelsea hosts “The Faery Experience; An Immersive Fantasy Retreat.” There will be live music, aerial arts and plant walks among a slew of other fae inspired activities. Speaking of plants, two plant-related events caught our eye. In Des Moines, learn how to keep your houseplants healthy and tour the conservatory at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, while over in Dubuque you can plant some trees at the “Branching Out Kick-off Event,” the start of a city-wide project to plant thousands of trees throughout the community over the next 5 years.
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